Yelp Drinks Week East Bay

The East Bay is closing out Yelp Drinks Week. Starting Monday, over 20 bars and restaurants across the East Bay will offer three handmade cocktails 50% off all day every day until Sunday, March 21.

I will be heading to Penelope and B, since they are within walking distance of work. Penelope has great cocktails, including its signature Penelope with beets and the Oaktown Heat with habanero-infused vodka.

Other highlights include the newly opened Bocanova in Jack London Square and the well-reviewed Grand Tavern by Lake Merritt.

Trivia Tuesdays

One of the first things I did when I moved to Berkeley in 2006 was trivia night at Pyramid Brewery and Alehouse. Back then, only a few people knew about it, so our team easily landed in third place and went home a six-pack heavier. Nowadays, there's major competition as people arrive a half-hour early to get a prime spot. Trivia nights are great. It is free, alcohol is nearby, and most people like to think they're the smartest in the room.

Today, three spots in the East Bay let you show off your Ken Jennings skills. Get a team together, think of a cool team name, and maybe win some alcoholic prizes.

The Den at the Fox Theater
1912 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. when there isn't a show at the Fox

Pyramid Brewery and Alehouse
901 Gilman St., Berkeley
Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Ben & Nick's Bar and Grill
5612 College Ave, Oakland
Every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Beckett's of Berkeley
2271 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
Every Tuesday at 10 p.m.

Missouri Lounge
2600 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley
Every third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

If you can't make Tuesdays, visit a few other spots throughout the week.

The Albatross Pub
1822 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley
Every Sunday at 8:15 p.m.

Cato's Ale House
3981 Piedmont Ave., Oakland
Every Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Henry's in Hotel Durant
2600 Durant Ave., Berkeley
Every Monday at 8 p.m., $10 pitcher of Stella

The Alley
3325 Grand Ave., Oakland
(510) 444-8505
Every Monday, call for time

What's your favorite place to go?

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